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West Lancashire Borough Council has made a direct appeal to the public to stop visiting a popular walking trail.

Fairy Glen in Appley Bridge has been closed due to unprecedented visiting numbers during the coronavirus pandemic.

The public is urged to stay alert during the coronavirus lockdown and to stay two metres apart from other people while outdoors, although unlimited exercise is now acceptable.

However, due to the small area that Fairy Glen covers, it has been closed to visitors.

Signs have been placed at the walking trail to inform people of the closure.

Closed sign at Fairy Glen (Image: West Lancashire Borough Council)

A spokesperson for West Lancashire Borough Council said: "We know how beautiful Fairy Glen may be, and in this lovely weather you may want to walk along the beautiful natural surroundings, but Fairy Glen is closed to visitors at this time to protect public health.

"Fairy Glen is a small area where it can be impossible for people to keep a safe distance from one another.

"To protect yourselves and your loved ones, please do not visit at this time. We look forward to welcoming you when it is once again safe to visit. Please #StayAlert and #StaySafe by exercising where you are sure you can be 2m apart.

"Coronavirus is still there, still contagious and potentially deadly to those who become infected. Lancashire Police #LancsTogether."

Police have also been forced to issue parking notices to those who have parked irresponsibly while visiting Fairy Glen.

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A spokesperson for Ormskirk Police said: "Despite public notification that Fairy Glen is closed people are still parking irresponsibly, causing a danger so we have issued parking notices to the offending vehicles."